"condescendence" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: condescendences [plural]
Etymology: From French condescendance, from condescendre, from Late Latin condescendere (“to let oneself down, stoop, condescend”), from Latin com- (“together”) + descendere (“to come down”). See condescend. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|condescendance}} French condescendance, {{der|en|LL.|condescendere||to let oneself down, stoop, condescend}} Late Latin condescendere (“to let oneself down, stoop, condescend”), {{der|en|la|com-||together}} Latin com- (“together”) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} condescendence (countable and uncountable, plural condescendences)
  1. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms (the act of condescending): condescension
    Sense id: en-condescendence-en-noun-xUdaOK87 Disambiguation of 'the act of condescending': 96 4
  2. (Scots law) An articulate statement annexed to a summons, setting forth the allegations in fact upon which an action is founded. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Scots law
    Sense id: en-condescendence-en-noun-qLpQc3cL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 30 70 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 22 78 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 25 75

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